216Air traffic services, and aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services, not to be provided without approval

#### 216 Air traffic services, and aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services, not to be provided without approval (1) An airport‑lessee company for an airport must not: (a) provide either of the following services in relation to the airport: (i) the operation and/or maintenance of air traffic control and/or navigation technical facilities; (ii) aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services; or (b) cause or permit either of the following services to be provided in relation to the airport: (i) the operation and/or maintenance of air traffic control and/or navigation technical facilities; (ii) aerodrome rescue and fire fighting services; unless the services are provided by: (c) a person approved or licensed, by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under regulations made under section 98 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, to provide the services; or (d) the Australian Defence Force. (2) A company commits an offence if: (a) the company is subject to a requirement under subsection (1); and (b) the company engages in conduct; and (c) the company’s conduct contravenes the requirement. Penalty: 250 penalty units. > Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in paragraphs (1)(c) and (d) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code). (2A) Strict liability applies to paragraph (2)(a). > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.